Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports as they break down the day’s biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, lively discussion and caller interaction, the show offers Chicago fans an informed perspective on everything happening in the city’s sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi & Grote Show live Monday…
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In Best of the Cubs this week, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed why star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is MLB's "dream" player and detailed how he has earned respect across the league; and Matt Snyder of CBS Sports joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to detail the adjustments and improvements that Crow-Armstrong has made in the past year to transform into an MVP-caliber player.
In the Best of the Bears this week, Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali discussed how Bears quarterback Caleb Williams remains focused on improving his accuracy; Score reporter Chris Emma joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share his observations from the Bears' joint practice with the Bengals; and Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes discussed the Bears' ongoing left tackle competition.
It was a bit of an up-and-down day for the Bears as they held a joint practice with the Bengals in Cincinnati. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote bring in Athletic writer Kevin Fishbain, who was in Cincinnati to witness the practice in person. What was the good and what was the bad for quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense? Can we expect the Bears to play their starters when they face the Bengals in…
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris previewed the Bears-Bengals preseason game Saturday. They also welcomed on Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to share his takeaways from the Bears and Bengals meeting in a joint practice Thursday.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by previewing the Bears-Bengals preseason game Saturday. After that, they discussed where Bears quarterback Caleb Williams landed on a list of the best players in the NFL who are 25 years old or younger. Later, they explained why the White Sox can't afford to slip up against the Mets in their series this weekend.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic to share his observations from the joint practice between the Bears and Bengals on Thursday in Cincinnati. After that, Rahimi and Harris discussed Packers star defensive end Micah Parsons' timeline for returning from an ACL tear.
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, ESPN reporter Ben Baby joined the show to share his takeaways from the Bears and Bengals squaring off in a joint practice Thursday. Later, Rahimi and Harris previewed the Cubs-Mariners series, which begins Friday night in Seattle.
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by NBA analyst and former Bulls center Will Perdue to preview Bulls Fest this weekend. He also discussed Bulls forward Matas Buzelis' growth, the comparisons that rookie forward Caleb Wilson has drawn and more. After that, Rahimi and Harris made the case against the Bears regressing in the 2026 season after they went 11-6 and won the…
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali for the daily transition segment.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris made the case against the Bears regressing in the 2026 season after they went 11-6 and won the NFC North in 2025.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by NBA analyst and former Bulls center Will Perdue to preview Bulls Fest this weekend. He also discussed Bulls forward Matas Buzelis' growth, the comparisons that rookie forward Caleb Wilson has drawn and more.
Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris previewed the Cubs-Mariners series, which begins Friday night in Seattle.
Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the latest developments when it comes to the Bears' left tackle competition. Is Braxton Jones still the frontrunner? Will Ozzy Trapilo factor in at all?
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by breaking down the Cubs' 4-3 walk-off win against the White Sox on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Later, Herb Howard of The Bigs joined the show to share a Bears Report, with a focus on head coach Ben Johnson’s feelings about cornerback Kyler Gordon’s injury situation.
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to break down the club’s 4-3 walk-off win over the White Sox on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. After that, Chicago Sports Network reporter Brooke Fletcher joined the show to discuss the latest White Sox storylines as they’ve dropped a pair of close games to the Cubs across the past two days.…
In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they looked at the lineups for the Crosstown Series finale between the Cubs and White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Chicago Sports Network reporter Brooke Fletcher to discuss the latest White Sox storylines as they’ve dropped a pair of close games to the Cubs across the past two days.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer to break down the club’s 4-3 walk-off win over the White Sox on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote broke down the Cubs' 4-3 walk-off win against the White Sox on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Herb Howard of The Bigs to share a Bears Report, with a focus on head coach Ben Johnson’s feelings about cornerback Kyler Gordon’s injury situation.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs' thrilling 7-5 comeback win over the White Sox on Monday at Wrigley Field. They also welcomed on Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger to discuss the Bears' outlook ahead of the 2026 season.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by discussing the White Sox's decision to pitch to Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong with the game on the line in the 10th inning Monday. Crow-Armstrong made them with a walk-off two-run homer to lift the Cubs to a 7-5 win at Wrigley Field. After that, they reviewed the many wild and game-turning moments for the thriller in the Crosstown…
In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Audacy NFL insider Brian Baldinger to discuss the Bears' outlook entering the 2026 season. Baldinger had high praise for Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's thrilling 7-5 comeback win against the White Sox on Monday at…
In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, they reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson sharing a vague health update on cornerback Kyler Gordon. Later, they wondered if Johnson has a 100% approval rating in Chicago.
In the final four, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs’ thrilling 7-5 win against the White Sox in 10 innings Monday. He also discussed the division races and more of the latest MLB storylines.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss a variety of MLB storylines, including Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera's struggles. Will he be a part of the Cubs' pitching plans in the playoffs?
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote wondered if Bears head coach Ben Johnson has a 100% approval rating in Chicago.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.
Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's thrilling 7-5 comeback win against the White Sox on Monday at Wrigley Field.
